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Maryna’s story
Ukrainian doctor, Maryna, shares her journey of rebuilding her healthcare career in the UK, with the help of our Language and Re-accreditation Programmes.
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Find out what we've been up to, and discover first-hand stories from refugees, volunteers and our partners
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Undiscovered treasure: the skills and dreams of refugees
On World Humanitarian Day, Lived Experience Consultant and humanitarian leader, Mohammad Taib Yosufzai, reflects on the contribution that refugees can make within our communities and industries.
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Supporting refugees into the UK care sector
Both our clients and the UK care sector will benefit from a renewed strategic partnership between Breaking Barriers and the CareTech Foundation.
Presenting with Confidence with our Partner Grant Thornton
We are so grateful for all the support from our wonderful corporate partner Grant Thornton! Since the start of our partnership in 2018, Grant Thornton have supported numerous clients through co-created workshops and employment opportunities. Our last workshop ‘Presenting with…
International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day! We are proud to work with such inspirational refugee women to support them to achieve their employment goals. “I cannot describe how getting my first paid job in London changed me. I feel like I am…
Seeing everyday as an opportunity
Monthly Motivation | Anthony Mofunanya This month we asked our client Anthony “what advice have you found really helpful when searching, applying and interviewing for jobs?”. Our guest writer shares advice on how to prepare for an interview and for your…
Breaking Barriers | Annual Report 2017 – 2018
Read Full Annual Report Here We are delighted to share with you our annual report which is a snapshot of our year and the impact our work has had on refugees living in London. The past year has…
A new guide for companies interested in refugee hiring in the UK | Breaking Barriers x Tent
Hiring refugees is an impactful way for companies to drive their business forward while addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Our new hiring guide with TENT is an important resource for British businesses looking…
BB Exhibit | The Power of Relationships – Words by Samira Shackle
We live in a political climate that is hostile to immigration across the board. In this context, complicated and messy human lives are all too often reduced to a series of crude categories: refugee, economic migrant, deserving, undeserving. These categories…
‘A New Beginning’ Private View
Wednesday 3rd October marked the launch of our annual exhibition ‘A New Beginning’ which highlights the dreams and challenges faced by refugees in the UK and a celebration of friendship. Co-curated by Rebecca McClelland and Breaking…
A New Beginning
Today opens in London A New Beginning, photo exhibition curated by Rebecca McClelland and Breaking Barriers, a charity working to ensure employment and sustainable living conditions for refugees in the UK. Ten portraits, ten stories. Ten people with their life experience…
Employment Academy takes home Inclusive Employment Award
It was a huge honour to be have been awarded the Inclusive Employment Award at the Lord Mayor’s Dragon Awards for our collaboration with international law firm Mayer Brown. Our Employment Academy works with employers to…